Fire damages Comfort Suites hotel

The blaze was reported at 10:47 a.m. at 1712 Shelburne Road. Firefighters were able to limit the damage to the southwest wall of the ballroom and roof soffit, according to the South Burlington Fire Department.

The fire marshal determined the accidental fire was caused by the disposal of smoking materials into a full cigarette disposal can, fire officials said. The wind fanned the fire into the wood siding and pushed the fire into the roof.

The damage was estimated at $25,000, and the hotel was expected to reopen later Thursday.

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